Requirements for Full Certification - All Grades

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Applicants must satisfy all requirements in the following table for the

certificate area(s) they are seeking1. The table includes details for each

certificate area including: the specific area, valid assignment details,

available pathways, specific criteria, and required assessment(s). All full

teacher certificate areas require the applicant to hold a Bachelor’s degree

from a regionally accredited institution.

All documentation listed within the requirements must be submitted with

application materials. Demonstration of completion of a certification

pathway as well as demonstration of meeting all other requirements is

necessary for certification.

Note: Applicants prepared in a program where the language of instruction was not

English must achieve a passing score of 64 on the Versant Pro Speaking and Writing

English assessments. Additionally, dependent certificate areas are noted with an

asterisk and specify the prerequisite certificate (within the criteria).

Certificate Areas

All Grades Adapted Physical Education Teacher .............................. 2 All Grades Art Teacher ...................................................................... 2 All Grades Bilingual and Dual Language Education Teacher ............. 3 All Grades Dance Teacher ................................................................. 4 All Grades Dance Teacher (RIDE Credential Review) ........................ 5 All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher 6 All Grades Family and Consumer Science Teacher ........................... 6 All Grades Family and Consumer Science Teacher (RIDE Credential Review) .......................................................................................................... 7 All Grades Health Teacher ................................................................ 8 All Grades Library Media Teacher ..................................................... 8 All Grades Music Teacher.................................................................. 9

1 RI full certification demonstrates that an educator has met all RI certification requirements. RI full certification types include Initial, Professional, and Advanced certificates (all of which are multi-year certificates). RI full certification is comparable to National Association of State Directors

All Grades Physical Education Teacher ............................................. 9 All Grades School Nurse Teacher.................................................... 10 All Grades Technology Education Teacher ..................................... 10 All Grades Theatre Teacher ............................................................ 11 All Grades Theatre Teacher (RIDE Credential Review) ................... 12 All Grades World Language Teacher .............................................. 13 All Grades Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing……………..14 All Grades Special Education -Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RIDE Credential Review)……………………………………………………………………………………….15 All Grades Special Education- Visually Impaired…………………………..16 All Grades Special Education-Visually Impaired (RIDE Credential Review)..17 All Grades Special Education- Severe Intellectual Disability…………..18

of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) stage three or higher certificates and is recognized by other states for certificate reciprocity. RI full certification does not include preliminary certificates. Individuals pursuing their first full certificate should apply for their Initial certificate

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All Grades Adapted Physical Education Teacher* (11585) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Adapted Physical Education teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity

CERTIFICATE: Hold an All Grades Physical Education Certificate CRITERIA:

Completion of 75 hours of practicum Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

N/A

All Grades Art Teacher (11501) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Art teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity

CRITERIA: Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Art: Content Knowledge test (5134) with 158

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All Grades Bilingual and Dual Language Education Teacher* (11591) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Bilingual and Dual Language Education teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI and Reciprocity

CERTIFICATE: Hold an All Grades Content Area Certificate CRITERIA:

Completion of 45 hours of practicum Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Demonstration of proficiency in the second language of instruction through the Language Assessment

NOTE: Educators who hold a valid Bilingual and Dual Language certificate are eligible for an English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate.

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Praxis II English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) with a

passing score of 155

AND APPLICABLE LANGUAGE TEST

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (0634)

with a score of 170; Chinese(Mandarin) World

Language (5665) with a score of 164

French World language (5174) with a score of 162;

German World Language (5183) with 163;

Latin (5601) with a score of 161; Spanish World Language (5195)

with 168

OR For all other languages a passing score of “Advanced Low” on the Oral Proficiency Interview(OPI)

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All Grades Dance Teacher (11502) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Dance teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS: Credential Review: RIDE (see below) and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and

a minimum of 60 hours of field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

a score of 157

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RIDE CREDENTIAL REVIEW All Grades Dance Teacher (11502) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Dance teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

CRITERIA:

Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association

Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Not less than 18 semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following areas:

o Human Growth and Development o Foundations of Education o Methodology (to include at least one course in the Special Subjects

field) o Measurement and Evaluation o Identification of and Service to Special Needs Students o Teaching of Reading in the Content Area

Not less than 24 hours of coursework to include work in each of the following areas:

o Types of Dance: Ballet, Ballroom, Ethnic, Folk, Jazz, Modern o Dance History o Dance Production/Stagecraft o Choreography and Improvisation o Human Anatomy

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Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

a score of 157

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All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher* (11592) Valid for assignment as an All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages in grades Pre K-12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI and Reciprocity CERTIFICATE: Hold an All Grades Content Area Certificate CRITERIA:

Completion of 45 hours of practicum Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

NOTE: Educators who hold a valid English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate are eligible to teach in a Bilingual Dual Language-English setting.

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Praxis II English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) with a

passing score of 155

All Grades Family and Consumer Science Teacher (11503) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Family and Consumer Science teacher in grades PK-12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

Credential Review: RIDE (see below) and Reciprocity

CRITERIA: Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Family and Consumer Sciences test (5122) with 153

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RIDE CREDENTIAL REVIEW All Grades Family and Consumer Science Teacher (11503) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Family and Consumer Science teacher in grades PK-12 in Rhode Island public schools

CRITERIA: Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Not less than 18 semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following areas:

o Human Growth and Development o Foundations of Education o Methodology (to include at least one course in the Special Subjects

field) o Measurement and Evaluation o Identification of and Service to Special Needs Students o Teaching of Reading in the Content Area

Not less than 36 semester hours of coursework to include work in each of the following areas:

o Family Interaction o Clothing and Textiles o Consumer Economics o Foods and Nutrition o Home Management o Community Relations

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Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

a score of 157 AND

Praxis II Family and Consumer Sciences test (5122) with 153

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All Grades Health Teacher (11504) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Health teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Health Education (5551) with 162

All Grades Library Media Teacher (11505) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Library Media teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

Credential Review: CRCI, Reciprocity, and RI Approved Program CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Library Media Specialist test (5311) with 162

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All Grades Music Teacher (11506) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Music teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Music: Content Knowledge test (5113) with 160

All Grades Physical Education Teacher (11507) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Physical Education teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Physical Education: content Knowledge test (5091)

with 154

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All Grades School Nurse Teacher Valid for assignment as an All Grades School Nurse Teacher and as an All Grades Health teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

Credential Review: CRCI and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Licensed as a professional nurse by the RI Department of Health Three years of Documented Experience as a Professional Nurse* Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

*3 years of professional nurse experience may be satisfied through

professional nursing experience, school nurse teacher experience, or a

combination of both professional nursing and school nurse teacher

experience

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Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157

All Grades Technology Education Teacher (11509) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Technology Education teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Techonolgy Education test (5051) with 166

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All Grades Theatre Teacher (11510) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Theatre teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS: Credential Review: RIDE (see below) and Reciprocity

CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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registration, date, and locations

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157 AND

Praxis II Theatre test (5641) with 159

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RIDE CREDENTIAL REVIEW All Grades Theatre Teacher (11510) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Theatre teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

CRITERIA: Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Not less than 18 semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following areas:

o Human Growth and Development o Foundations of Education o Methodology (to include at least one course in the Special Subjects

field) o Measurement and Evaluation o Identification of and Service to Special Needs Students o Teaching of Reading in the Content Area

Not less than 24 semester hours of coursework to include work in each of the following areas:

o History of the Theatre o Theatrical Production o Basic Acting Skills and Techniques o Techincal Aspects of Theatre (such as scenery, lights, makeup, sound,

properties, costume, special effects) o Creative Drama or Children’s Theatre

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Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

a score of 157 AND

Praxis II Theatre test (5641) with a score of 159

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All Grades World Language Teacher (11512) Valid for assignment as an All Grades World Language teacher in a specific language in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools

PATHWAYS:

RI Approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, and Reciprocity CRITERIA:

Major or equivalent in the content area or a closely related field Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Certified classical or foreign language teachers, having earned initial certification with 30 credits, are entitled to additional language certification with 24 hours of language credit.

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Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades K-6 (5622) with

a score of 160 OR

Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching- Grades 7-12 (5624) with

157

AND APPLICABLE LANGUAGE TEST

American Sign Language

Proficiency Interview (0634) with a score of 170;

Chinese(Mandarin) World Language (5665) with a score of

164 French World language (5174)

with a score of 162; German World Language (5183)

with a score of 163; Latin (5601) with a score of 161; Spanish World Language (5195)

with a score of 168 OR

For all other languages a passing score of “Advanced Low” on the Oral Proficiency Interview(OPI)

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All Grades Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (11582) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

Reciprocity and Credential Review: RIDE (see below)

CERTIFICATE: Hold an Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades Content or Secondary Content Area Certificate CRITERIA:

Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association

Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Demonstrate competency in American Sign Language

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Praxis II Special Education of

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students test (5272) with a

score of 160 AND

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) (0634)with a score of 170

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RIDE CREDENTIAL REVIEW All Grades Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (11582)

Valid for assignment as an All Grades Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

CRITERIA: Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Not less than 24 semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following areas:

o Introduction to education of students who are deaf/hard of hearing o Psychology of students who are deaf/hard of hearing o Speech Science and Audiology o Language of students who are deaf/hard of hearing o Communication for students who are deaf/hard of hearing o Curriculum and Methods for students who are deaf/hard of hearing o Behavior Management

Demonstrated competency in American Sign Language

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Praxis II Special Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students test (5272) with a

score of 160 AND

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)

(0634) with a score of 170

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All Grades Special Education - Visually Impaired (11583) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Special Education Visually Impaired teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

Credential Review: RIDE (see below) and Reciprocity CERTIFICATE: Hold an Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades Content or Secondary Content Area Certificate

CRITERIA:

Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association

Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille

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Praxis II Special Education

Teaching with Visual Impairements test (5282)

with a score of 163 AND

Braille Proficiency (0633) with a score of 169

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RIDE CREDENTIAL REVIEW All Grades Special Education- Visually Impaired (11583) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Special Education Visually Impaired teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

CRITERIA: Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a

minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as

prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and

proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

Not less than 24 semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following areas:

o Introduction to education of students who are blind/partially sighted o Psychology of students who are blind/partially sighted o Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Eye o Assessment for students who are blind/partially sighted o Fundamentals of Reading and Writing Braille o Foundations of Orientation and Mobility o Techniques of Working with Severe/Multi-Disabled o Behavior Management

Demonstrated competency in reading and writing Braille

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Praxis II Special Education Teaching with Visual

Impairements test (5282) with a score of 163

AND Braille Proficiency (0633)

with a score of 169

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All Grades Special Education- Severe Intellectual Disability (11584) Valid for assignment as an All Grades Special Education Severe Intellectual Disability teacher in grades PK - 12 in Rhode Island public schools

PATHWAYS:

Credential Review: CRCI and Reciprocity CERTIFICATE: Rhode Island Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Content Area Certificate

CRITERIA:

Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching in this area and a minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Demonstration of meeting content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by appropriate RIDE-approved national professional association

Demonstration of deep understanding of applicable student standards and proficiency in designing and implementing standards-based instruction and assessment

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Praxis II Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe

to Profound Applications test (5545) with a score of

164